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ACI Honors Best 2017 Research Paper Published in Journal of Surfactants and Detergents
Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting in Minneapolis
Research that explores new ways for laundry detergents to improve their cleaning performance in lower wash temperatures was honored with the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Distinguished Paper Award, recognizing the most outstanding research to appear in 2017 in the Journal of…
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting
Research that could help improve micelle sizing and partitioning studies using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) has been recognized as the best paper published in 2020 in the Journal of Surfactants & Detergents.
The authors were recognized during the 2021 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held virtually May 3-14.
The Distinguished Paper Award is an annual honor presented by the…
Findings provide a baseline for robust long-term assessment of 1,4-dioxane in commercial products
Article published in Journal of Surfactants and Detergents
A new study co-authored by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) assesses the methodologies to measure a manufacturing byproduct that’s subject to restrictive rules in jurisdictions like New York State.
Legislators there passed a law in 2020 that limits the concentration of 1,4-dioxane to parts-per-million (ppm) levels in household…
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual MeetingPublished in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, the study demonstrates a high-throughput approach to screening surfactant additives and linking structure to performance.A group of Dow researchers who developed new methods of evaluating surfactant effectiveness and efficiency has been recognized with authoring the best paper published in 2025 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.The honor was presented during the 2026…
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting
Findings can be Used for Screening and Development of New Detergents
Research that could be used for screening and developing new detergents based on biomimetic membranes has been recognized as the best paper published in 2021 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.
The authors were recognized during the 2022 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held May 1-4 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The…
Findings Indicate that Antiseptic Compounds Are Unlikely to Cause Adverse Ecological Impacts
Risk Analysis Framework May Be Adapted for Other Ingredients That Reach the Environment Through Down-the-Drain Pathways
Article Published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
The use of three topical antiseptic compounds – benzalkonium chloride (BAC), benzethonium chloride (BZT) and chloroxylenol (PCMX) – has increased due to the phase-out of other antimicrobial ingredients (such as triclosan)…
Comments on draft CCL 6 warn that unresolved questions around terminology, measurement and health relevance could complicate future screening and rulemaking under the Safe Drinking Water ActThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that any future action on microplastics under the Safe Drinking Water Act is grounded in validated methods, fit-for-purpose definitions and a stronger underlying evidence base.ACI views were expressed in comments…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted formal comments to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in response to the agency’s Background Document on Microplastics in Consumer Products Research.“ACI aligns with DTSC’s goal to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment during all stages of the consumer product life cycle,” said Dan Selechnik, Director, Environmental Health and Safety, American Cleaning Institute. “Clear, science-based…
Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Incidents Related to Laundry Packets
Companies Have Made Significant Changes to the Products and Packaging
99+% of Liquid Laundry Packets Being Shipped in Compliance With New ASTM Safety Standard
Study analyzed data prior to publication of safety standard
As With Any Household Product, Safe Use and Storage of Laundry Packets is Key
The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) issued the following statement in response to a research…
At Congressional Hearing, ACI Highlights Research Efforts to Meet FDA Requirements on Antibacterial Soap Safety EfficacyAlso Urges Agency to Improve Communications, Response Efforts with Manufacturers Providing Research UpdatesThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should consider options that would protect manufacturers who invest in research to help meet the agency’s data requests from ‘free-riders’ who benefit from the results of that work…